Communications on this subject should be addressed to--
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted. 2832.
D. Perkins Esq
R11 281:
Downing Street,
Jan 1904.
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that, subject to your being passed by the medical adviser of this Department as physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for appointment as Assistant Engineer in Hongkong with salary at the rate of £480 a year rising by annual £40 to £600 a year.
The enclosed print shows the manner in which your salary will be paid and also details as to leave, &c.
You will note that you will be required to contribute 4% of your salary to the Widows' Fund. You will be required, if appointed, to give security to the extent of ... in respect of the pecuniary responsibility attaching to your office.
2. You are to understand that your employment will be under the Colonial Government; that your emoluments will be paid solely from the funds of the Colony; and that the appointment will be subject to the Colonial Regulations in force for the time being, which are published in the annual "Colonial Office List," and can also be consulted in this office. (A copy of the Regulations is enclosed.)
The Regulations (Nos. 81 to 96) specify the proceedings which are taken in a Colony when it is deemed necessary to suspend an officer with a view to his removal from the service; but you must also understand that you will hold the appointment subject to the pleasure of the Crown, and that the pleasure of the Crown that you should no longer hold it may be signified through the Secretary of State, in which case no special formalities are required.
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